Birds in Summer Grass

by Kamisaka Sekka (1866 - 1942)

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Birds in Summer Grass   by Kamisaka Sekka (1866 - 1942)

Original Kamisaka Sekka (1866 - 1942) Japanese Woodblock Print
Birds in Summer Grass

Sekka's A World of Things Series (Momoyogusa)

This Original Sekka Woodblock Print - An incredible Kamisaka Sekka design from one of his contemporary print series. This print and the others offered in our auctions tonight are from a single series done by Sekka in 1909. Our original prints are from a later edition release of the album. These original Sekka prints offered tonight are incredible contemporary designs printed using the highest quality printing techniques and embellishments (some with mica others with embossing, etc). They represent the pinnacle of Sekka's career. Sekka woodblock prints are very rare these days and our offerings this evening are a great opportunity to collect works by this 20th century master.

A Modern Master - Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942) is regarded as the father of modern design in Japan. Born in Kyoto, Sekka pursued his artistic studies at the age of sixteen and traveled to Europe at the turn of the century. His trip to Europe proved pivotal in developing his aesthetic; studying the European tradition of industrial design, Sekka was influenced by the place of design in everyday life. Sekka became a master of the historic Japanese tradition known as Rinpa, combining this traditional Japanese aesthetic with his own innovations to create stunning designs that are both modern and timeless.

Special Feature - Shimmering silver mica on grasses.

Artist - Kamisaka Sekka (1866 - 1942)

Image Size - 11 3/4" x 17" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. A vertical crease at center. Some light paper remnants or thinning on reverse at outside edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Birds in Summer Grass   by Kamisaka Sekka (1866 - 1942)
Birds in Summer Grass   by Kamisaka Sekka (1866 - 1942)

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